Herman R. Blann
1931 - 2014
Obituary
Herman R. Blann, died on March 4, 2014, at Newton Medical
Center.
Herman was born on April 5, 1931, to Nelson and Mary
(Parker) Blann in Hampton, Ark.
Herman was retired from Continental Airlines for 45+ years.
He was a quiet, private man who was a great father and very supportive of his
children and grandchildren. He truly wanted what was best for his family. He
was very passionate about "anything related to the sky," airplanes
and flying.
He is survived by his three children: Cathie Opala and her
husband, Gary, Stan and his wife, Lisa, and Philip and his wife, Paula;
brother: Dale R. Blann and his wife, Glenna; five grandchildren: Andréa, Elise,
Celeste, Claire and Julie; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Nelson and Mary
Blann; and sisters: Marge Welty, Billie Jean Strong and Joann Hodges.
Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Wichita. A
visitation is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Petersen
Funeral Home. The family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. to greet friends.
A memorial has been set up for St. Mary's Catholic School,
101 E. Ninth Street, Newton, KS 67114. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
